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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 219.46 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 219.46 and 38.09 is: 57.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 219.46 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/219.46 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 219.46 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 8,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,359.94/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.14

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